Iran confirm fan ticket allocation has been revoked on the eve of the World Cup

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Iran's World Cup preparations are strained by ongoing political tension and travel difficulties. Despite visa approvals and the team's presence in North America, off-field issues continue to affect the campaign.

Iran’s World Cup build-up has already been dominated by tension, travel issues and political pressure before a ball has even been kicked. The squad have been granted visas and are now in North America, but the campaign has continued to carry a heavy off-field backdrop.